Learn about the profitable management of soil fertility
Farmers wishing to maximize the profits from their fertilizer dollars can attend the soil fertility workshop Feb. 7, hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach field agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz and the Hamilton and Webster County extension offices.
This workshop will address the profitable management of soil fertility in Iowa as conditions continue to change with increased fertilizer input costs, lower crop prices and an increasing demand for nutrients from higher-yielding crops.
Agronomist taking a soil sample.“This workshop will lead farmers through the basics of soil testing, analytical tests, calculating crop nutrient removal, understanding return on investment from fertilizer applications, how crop response correlates to soil test levels and what is known about crop response to micronutrients,” said Angie Rieck-Hinz, field agronomist with ISU Extension and Outreach.
The workshop is designed to help farmers understand their current soil nutrient situation, the amount their crops are using in a growing season and what needs to be added. Participants are encouraged to bring their own soil tests.
This workshop will be offered from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Stanhope Community Center at 600 Main St.
Space is limited and preregistration is required. Registration is $45, and includes publications, copies of presentations, refreshments and lunch.
Certified Crop Advisers can obtain 3.5 Nutrient Management credits. Registrants should contact one of the extension offices listed below to register for the workshop or use this link: https://go.iastate.edu/S7O3OH.
For more information, Angie Rieck-Hinz is available at 515-231-2830. In Hamilton County, Sue Schmitz can be reached at 515-832-9597 or sschmitz@iastate.edu and in Webster County, Linda Cline is available at 515-576-2119 or lcline@iastate.edu
